an inclusive playspace in Sienna Wood Consultation Report prepared by Touched by Olivia for Stockland October 2014
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Sienna Wood is a Stockland master planned community located in the LGA City of Armadale, Western Australia.
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Touched by Olivia has partnered with Stockland to develop and build a regional level inclusive Playspace in the development as the first residential project part in the national partnership.
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Face to face and online consultation was held with community members to determine the greatest needs over a two week period.
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This project is due to be completed in early 2015.
the community
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City of Armadale has 62,296 residents.
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17% are under 11 years of age which is higher than the national average.
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10% of residents indicated in last census that they require assistance with core activities.
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The SEIFA index rating for City of Armadale is 996.1
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Touched by Olivia undertook face to face consultation with members of the community
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Stockland research team sent out an online survey to residents
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Both groups engaged in person at an open community event, attended by the engaged landscape architect, emerge.
Future site
the feedback
Who did we speak to? •
Armadale Community Centre staff and playgroup
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Students in year 3 and 4 at Challis Primary School
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South East Language Development Centre
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City of Armadale Early Years Network
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Save the Children
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Champion Centre
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Open community session at Piara Waters, attended by over 50 members of council and community
what the little people say
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Over 50 children listened and responded to stories of inclusion. The students shared their personal experiences and perception of disability.
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The children formed groups of 4-6 and designed their own playspaces.
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The designs were presented to Brad from Emerge and their peers.
“We would love mini golf.”
– Year 3 students at Challis Primary School
"This is a climbing cactus. I mean a beanstalk. And these are the clouds. I've drawn a giant below.� –Student from Challis Primary School
“I'd like an elevator but it will cost too much.�
the big ideas •
Treasure hunts - like opportunity to dig for gold.
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Video game theming and obstacle course ideas.
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Many solved the issue for designing for disabled with the inclusion of elevators and incidental seating so people can take a break.
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Trampolines and huuuuuuuuge slides that winded were very popular.
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Pathways were always in the design. Some suggested bike paths and running tracks.
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Many Junior Architects showed interest in water play.
“This is a messy maze with Lego. The mess makes it tricky.”
–Students at Challis Primary School
what the big people say
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75 people responded to the online survey, 51% had children under 11 and 8% indicated that someone in their home had a disability. Play area, equipment, BBQ area, shade and safety are the key themes indicated in the online survey. 73% of respondents love the idea of a new playground and will encourage their friends and family to visit. 54% said that they would not come to this park if there was no toilet Traditional swings and slides rated highly with over 90% of respondents
“This is Sienna Wood. There is no play equipment within 2kms. My kids are inside all the time and hate it." –K.Holland, mum of two
Top 2 play experiences
“It's not the equipment for me. It's interactions with neighbours, friends and family .”
–Sienna Wood Resident
Most respondents agreed that the best play provision in the community was "Volcano Park" at Belmont.
Images of Faulkner Park Belmont
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Overall feedback from the community was that this is a much needed project.
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Community groups represented at the Early Years Network were excited about the drive Stockland had shown to deliver a community space.
“Plenty of seating mixed with tables under shelters.”
–Parent with a disability response when asked what they would design into the playspace.
What do you consider important to your experience?
“Perimeter fencing is a huge benefit for safety...large shade trees as lots of kids with autism get overwhelmed and need a quite spot to sit." –Mother of a child with autism
recommendations
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Shaded social areas and grassy picnic places
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Elements of water play, sensory play and nature
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Accessible flying fox or "whirly gig", something that has a sense of adventure.
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Friendship chair - for children who might feel lonely, bullied or just very social.
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Ensure that there is enough parking and toilets are maintained.
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Equipment needs to meet needs of all ages.
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Invite all members of the community. The access point of the bridges into Sienna Wood are fantastic.
acknowledge traditional owners The Noongar people via Champion Centre